Job Description

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POSITION COVERED BY AMUSE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
Hiring Unit: Student Affairs Office, Macdonald Campus
Position Title: Communications Assistant A // Tour Guide
Classification: AMUSE Class A
Hourly Wage: 16.25$ per hour
Schedule: Weekly hours vary depending on event schedule and tasks assigned. For campus tours, must be available Monday & Friday mornings.
Estimated Hours of Work Per Week: 5
Contract Dates: September 22 2025 - January 3, 2026

Position Summary:Hosts in person campus tours. Greets students & answers general inquiries about the Macdonald Campus (programs, student life, living in Montreal, etc.) with a positive attitude In collaboration with McGill Recruitment staff, shares own student experience, answers questions from prospective students, their families, guidance counselors, and alumni. Participates in social media campaigns (e.g. Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) Supports other recruitment activities and events, as needed, such as assisting in various administrative tasks. The list of functions outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by the incumbent.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities Communication skills.*
Experience or confidence with making oral presentations such as giving tours to groups of students and their parents.*
Experience with social media; experience with content creation is an asset.*
Ability to clearly present information & answer questions .*
Exhibit customer service approach and enthusiasm.*
Flexibility and dependability required.*
Being currently enrolled in programs offered at the Macdonald Campus is an asset*
Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 3 on a scale of 0-4*


Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma Minimal or No Related Experience
Hourly Salary:
(AMUSE A) $16.25
Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:
5 (Part time)
Position Start Date:
2025-09-16
Position End Date:
2026-01-03
Deadline to Apply:
2025-09-15
This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.